The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the upgrade of the Police Medical Section to a full-fledged Directorate of Medical Services.
Naijaonpoint reports that the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyi Adejobi, in a statement on Wednesday, said the approval was in line with Egbetokun’s vision for far-reaching police reforms and commitment to the welfare of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force.
The IGP also said the historic elevation emphasises the Force’s renewed focus on healthcare delivery as a critical component of police welfare and operational efficiency.
According to Egbetokun, by establishing the Directorate, the Nigeria Police Force aims to fully institutionalise medical services within its organisational framework, ensure improved competency, better coordination, and sustained investment in both preventive and emergency healthcare for serving and retired personnel, as well as for its host communities across the country.
The IGP also emphasised that the newly created Directorate of Medical Services will be rebranded and strategically structured to meet contemporary challenges in policing, and will be headed by the Force Chief Medical Director, who will oversee the roles of other Directors and professionals within the Directorate.
He further stated that the creation of the Directorate of Medical Services is not only a welfare initiative but also a strategic investment in national security, adding that the Nigeria Police Force remains resolute in its mission to implement comprehensive reforms that boost morale, improve professionalism, and deliver an enduring welfare system for its personnel.
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